Saint Francis University

Members of the National Society of Leadership and Success must engage in special leadership training prior to their induction. This fall, 20 Saint Francis University students were inducted into the society, totaling 80 student members at the university. Only when a student successfully completes four training steps will they become eligible for induction into the society. One of those steps includes the Leadership Training Day workshop that focuses on defining one's personal statement of purpose, understanding their communication style and the styles of others, holding themselves and others to a higher standard of excellence, and more.

On Saturday, December 7th, 2019, students were recognized for receiving National Society of Leadership and Success Advanced Certification. Students receiving Advanced Certification have successfully completed leadership training for induction into the society focusing on defining one's personal statement of purpose, understanding their communication style and the styles of others, holding themselves and others to a higher standard of excellence, and more.

On Saturday, December 7th, 2019, students were recognized for receiving Executive Certification with the National Society of Leadership and Successn which is the highest level of achievement for the national society. Students receiving Executive Certification have successfully completed leadership training for induction into the society focusing on defining one's personal statement of purpose, understanding their communication style and the styles of others, holding themselves and others to a higher standard of excellence, and more.

Saint Francis University held the inaugural induction ceremony for the recently established chapter of Nu Rho Psi, the national Neuroscience honor society. Nu Rho Psi is the only nationally-recognized honor society in the area of brain research. The inducted students and faculty were invited to become members based on their interest and commitment to the interdisciplinary study of Neuroscience. The students were nominated based on their high scholastic achievement and their potential to excel as future neuroscientists.

Rebecca Hollobaugh, a freshman at Saint Francis University, has won a $1,000 SAGE Scholars scholarship in a nationwide essay contest. Hollobaugh was one of the winning 100 scholarship recipients who wrote an exceptional essay.

After days of try-outs, 31 students signed an Intent to Compete, officially committing themselves to represent Saint Francis University under the National Association of Collegiate Esports, (NACE). Students will compete in Hearthstone, League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Ten SFU students volunteered with MOM-n-PA, the Pennsylvania Dental Mission of Mercy, held at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre. Students improved hundreds of lives as they worked alongside nearly a thousand dental professionals, support personnel, and lay volunteers. Services were provided to patients who either lack dental insurance or are under-insured; many have been living with severe dental pain for months or years before coming to the clinic, affecting their ability to eat, work, and care for themselves and their families.

More than 750 Saint Francis University students made one of the Spring 2019 Honor's Lists: President's or Dean's. To achieve either list, students must have full-time status and attain a quality point average of 4.000 (President's) or 3.500 (Dean's) on 12 or more credits during a single semester, with no continuing or incomplete grades.

A group of 16 students departed from the United States to travel to Ambialet, France for a semester of studying abroad in the subjects of French, Fine Arts, and Religious Studies. These students will travel on many day trips to near-by towns such as Albi and Toulouse, as well take extended trips to Barcelona, Paris, and Amsterdam. We wish the students and faculty safe travels and we look forward to hearing their many stories from abroad!

Students graduated cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude from Saint Francis University and are recognized for their hard work and high academic achievements. Congratulations to these outstanding students.

Saint Francis University congratulates more than 700 students who received their academic degrees on May 12, 2019.

Phi Delta Kappa Sorority members raised over $14,000 and volunteered over 1,400 hours during the 2018-19 academic year, supporting a boy's Make-A-Wish and the fight against cancer. These young women are dedicated service.

Congratulations to the following Psi Upsilon Fraternity members on your elected leadership: President: Elliot Biddle (Huntingdon, PA); Vice President: Anthony Lovat (Uniontown, PA); Vice President: Andrew Winge (Irwin, PA); Treasurer: Michael Yahner (Altoona, PA); Secretary: Giovanni Palmieri (Ruffs Dale, PA). The officers of fraternities and sororities play a critical role in ensuring that our Greek Life program continues to support the mission of Saint Francis University. The officers are the members responsible for maintaining chapter operations that align with the core values of their organizations, and embody the three pillars of our Greek Life community of Scholarship, Leadership, and Service.

Congratulations to the following Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority members on your elected leadership: President: Maria Mariani (Moon Township, PA); Vice President: Victoria Bruno (Queens Village, NY); Treasurer: Erin Link (Gallitzin, PA); Secretary: Maggie Gardner (Swedesboro, NJ). The officers of fraternities and sororities play a critical role in ensuring that our Greek Life program continues to support the mission of Saint Francis University. The officers are the members responsible for maintaining chapter operations that align with the core values of their organizations, and embody the three pillars of our Greek Life community of Scholarship, Leadership, and Service.

Congratulations to the following Omega Zeta Nu Sorority members on your elected leadership: President: Melissa Goodman (Manheim, PA); Vice President: Mia Capuzzi (Latrobe, PA); Secretary: Victoria Geiser (Johnstown, PA); Treasurer: Elise La (Landisville, PA). The officers of fraternities and sororities play a critical role in ensuring that our Greek Life program continues to support the mission of Saint Francis University. The officers are the members responsible for maintaining chapter operations that align with the core values of their organizations, and embody the three pillars of our Greek Life community of Scholarship, Leadership, and Service.

Congratulations to the following Alpha Phi Omega Co-Ed Fraternity members on your elected leadership: President: Joshua Blair (Matteson, IL); Vice President: Lauren Lapinski (Chambersburg, PA); Treasurer: Peyton LeConte (Ellicott City, MD); Secretary: Ariel Halemano (Kapolei, HI). The officers of fraternities and sororities play a critical role in ensuring that our Greek Life program continues to support the mission of Saint Francis University. The officers are the members responsible for maintaining chapter operations that align with the core values of their organizations, and embody the three pillars of our Greek Life community of Scholarship, Leadership, and Service.

Congratulations to the following Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity members on your elected leadership: President: Hieu (John) Nguyen (Danville, PA); Vice President: Tyler Spreng (Valencia, PA); Treasurer: Kegan Smith (Johnstown, PA); Secretary: Desmend Phillips (Northern Cambria, PA). The officers of fraternities and sororities play a critical role in ensuring that our Greek Life program continues to support the mission of Saint Francis University. The officers are the members responsible for maintaining chapter operations that align with the core values of their organizations, and embody the three pillars of our Greek Life community of Scholarship, Leadership, and Service.

The Shields School of Business is proud to announce that the Saint Francis University Enactus Team has won a 2019 Enactus USA Excellence Award for the Uwork - Workforce Opportunities through Resource & Knowledge Project.

Joe Stevens, an honors student from Altoona, PA, was recognized by Cambria Care Center (CCC) as Outstanding Volunteer. CCC was one of two community partners in the "Franciscan Values for Today" Honors courses (RLST 105). This course is a community-engaged (CE) designated course in which students apply what they are learning in class to help meet a community need. Joe helped CCC in a variety ways, doing activities with residents, spending time with residents who don't entertain many visitors, working in the dementia unit and more.

Five students tied for the 2019 Academic Achievement Award and will conclude their college careers with the highest QPAs of their class. But that's not all-each student is brilliant, compassionate, and a privilege to teach. Congratulations, Elise, for your accomplishments.

Eight high achieving students were recognized as finalists for the "Mr. and Ms. Frankie" awards on April 30, 2019 by University President Very Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D. at the Annual President's Awards Convocation at Saint Francis University. The "Mr. and Ms. Frankie" awards honor the top senior male and female students at the University each academic year. Finalists exemplify scholarship, leadership, achievement and service to the University, as well as to the Community.

Five students tied for the 2019 Academic Achievement Award and will conclude their college careers with the highest QPAs of their class. But that's not all-each student is brilliant, compassionate, and a privilege to teach. Congratulations, Isabella, for your accomplishments.

Five students tied for the 2019 Academic Achievement Award and will conclude their college careers with the highest QPAs of their class. But that's not all-each student is brilliant, compassionate, and a privilege to teach. Congratulations, Rebecca, for your accomplishments.

Five students tied for the 2019 Academic Achievement Award and will conclude their college careers with the highest QPAs of their class. But that's not all-each student is brilliant, compassionate, and a privilege to teach. Congratulations, Arlan, for your accomplishments.

Five students tied for the 2019 Academic Achievement Award and will conclude their college careers with the highest QPAs of their class. But that's not all-each student is brilliant, compassionate, and a privilege to teach. Congratulations, Gabrielle, for your accomplishments.

The "Mr. and Ms. Frankie" Awards honor the top senior male and female students at the University each academic year. The award is given to those who "exemplify scholarship, leadership, achievement and service to the University, as well as to the Community." Elizabeth Dyer (B.S. Biology) was presented with this year's Ms. Frankie award by University President Very Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D.

The "Mr. and Ms. Frankie" Awards honor the top senior male and female students at the University each academic year. The award is given to those who "exemplify scholarship, leadership, achievement and service to the University, as well as to the Community." Paul Kasunic (B.S. Chemistry) was presented with this year's Mr. Frankie award by University President Very Rev. Malachi Van Tassell, T.O.R., Ph.D.

The Center for Student Engagement at Saint Francis University has chosen the outstanding team of students who will lead the way for the Class of 2023 as they arrive to campus on Thursday, August 22nd 2019. Orientation Counselors set the tone for what it means to be a student on our campus with unwavering enthusiasm and indisputable passion for our institution.

Provost and Dean's List, Writing Center Tutor, Cross-Country, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Runner, Ms. Hannah Weber has been awarded a $1,200 fellowship to complete her studies as a Physician Assistant.

Each year, Delta Epsilon Sigma offers scholarships and fellowships to deserving student members. Provost and Dean's List, former President of the American Sign Language Club, Volunteer at the Central PA Humane Society, and Chaplain for Omega Zeta Nu, Ms. Sara Kazman has been awarded a $1,200 scholarship to pursue her studies as a Physician Assistant.